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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Bolton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bolton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 239 km
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£55 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Bolton
How to get to Bolton from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bolton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bolton:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cardiff to Bolton costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Bolton take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 10m.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Bolton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Bolton, Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bolton station (BON).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Bolton by train.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Bolton by coach.
- 0 direct coaches per day with Megabus.
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